Nicola Sturgeon has insisted Scotland is ready to take its place as an equal partner in the global family of nations by voting yes in a second referendum. Picture: John Devlin

The explanation for the petition states: “The actions of the UK Government after the Brexit vote do not align with the people of Scotland. We are not bigoted. We are not racist. We welcome everybody based on their contribution, not on where they come from.

“The UK Government does not behave in this way and so we must LEAVE.”

The petition has passed the 10,000 mark and will now receive an official response from the Government.